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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —12 tracks · 4:27
About this song
Fairground by Simply Red is in F minor (estimated), around 126 BPM, 4/4 time. This 12-track arrangement runs 4:27 (Electric grand piano, Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (finger), Synth strings 2, Choir aahs, Trumpet, and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and an interlude. 3 versions available to play and practice.
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D♯3 – A♯4 · 19 semitones (~1.6 octaves)
About the key of F minor
F minor is the 17th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Fm, A♯m, and Cm.
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